Consider planting a new hedgerow From Biodiversity
Planting a diverse native hedgerow and managing it for biodiversity is one of the best actions you can take to help pollinators. The planting window is from November to February. Within the National Biodiversity Data Centre, we have published a short flyer on how to plant a new hedgerow.
Hedgerows are vital to the survival of pollinators. Good hedgerows can provide food (flowers) from spring right through to autumn, shelter for nesting and overwintering, and act as corridors that help pollinators move through the landscape.
What makes a hedgerow good for pollinators and biodiversity?
If you retain, manage and restore your existing native hedgerows, it’s the top action for pollinators and biodiversity on your farm. Here’s what makes a good hedge:
Thick and tall, this will vary depending on its state of management
Foliage to the ground
Will be continuous, without gaps
Ideally dotted by hedgerow trees
Good range of native species (Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Willow, Hazel, Holly, Elder, Guelder rose, Wild Cherry, Rowan, Spindle)
Ideally, margins on both sides uncultivated
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